- STEP 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve.
- STEP 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- STEP 3
In a large sauce pan, melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat. Add flour and some ground black pepper to taste; stirring until paste-like consistency.
- STEP 4
Add milk to mixture and stir continually until mixture starts to thicken; slowly stir in cheese 1 cup at a time until all cheese is melted.
- STEP 5
Add double cream and stir in to the mixture.
- STEP 6
Pour the cheese mixture over macaroni. Mix well and pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- STEP 7
Place bread pieces on top of macaroni mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine and pour over bread.
- STEP 8
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve.